ROBYN BECK Issa Rae isn’t mincing words regarding her take on the entertainment industry’s recent changes. The cancellation of her TV series “Rap Sh!t” by Warner Bros. Discovery has fueled her frustration, highlighting what she sees as a shift away from creativity and inclusion in Hollywood. “You’re seeing so many Black shows get canceled, you’re…
The Twitterverse — or shall we say X-verse — has been on fire with hip-hop fans debating on who is the top female emcee, Nicki Minaj or Megan Thee Stallion. Everyone from Joe Budden to Charlamagne Tha God has attempted to defuse the escalating tension among enthusiastic fans who were becoming unruly and disrespectful toward…
Duane Martin has a new beau following his tumultuous divorce from actress Tisha Campbell. Martin took to Instagram to show the world his new model girlfriend and fiancée with a video on Feb. 3. Tisha Campbell’s ex-husband, Duane Martin, reveals he recently proposed to model, Ashley Jones. (Photos: @ashleymariejones/Instagram) According to the post’s caption, Martin…
One month after a plagiarism scandal toppled Harvard University’s first Black president, another high-ranking school official faces allegations that she also copied academic works without citing sources or giving proper credit. Sherri Ann Charleston, Harvard’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, allegedly copied extensive portions of a scholarly essay authored by her husband and claimed credit…
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, recognizing the profound pain associated with the N-word, took a significant stand in 2007 by calling for a ban on its usage. According to the group’s leaders, the word is “derogatory, degrading, dehumanizing, and is one of the most offensive words in history.” While the N-word…
A woman is suing Truist Bank for $2.5 million after they allegedly defamed her business reputation by sharing surveillance images of her with the public when they falsely accused her of theft and bank fraud. Last June, someone was caught impersonating a Truist customer at one of the bank’s branches in the Atlanta suburb of…
It seems that two of the young kings of R&B are at war. The internet exploded when rumors emerged about singers Jacquees and Trey Songz fighting in Dubai ahead of their performances in the Middle East. Those rumors seemingly were confirmed when the “B.E.D.” singer took to social media with photo proof. The two musicians appear…
NAACP leaders want authorities to tack on a hate crime charge to the list of misdemeanors and felonies that three white people face for their roles in a massive brawl in Conway, Arkansas, that broke out after they reportedly mocked a Black teenager. Authorities arrested 52-year-old Chucky Hartwick, 33-year-old Kelli Kennedy, and 62-year-old Michael Kennedy,…
Tiffany Haddish accepted a plea deal stemming from her DUI arrest in Beverly Hills last November. The “Girls Trip” actress accepted the deal in a Los Angeles courtroom on Feb. 1. According to Rolling Stone, Haddish pleaded no contest to reckless driving in exchange for her two misdemeanor DUI charges being dropped. The plea deal comes…
Source: Anoa Changa Democrats in South Carolina headed to the polls on Saturday as the Palmetto State’s primary was held. Not only is the primary in South Carolina the first time registered Democrats will have their voices heard in what is shaping up to be a highly consequential election year, but it is also largely…
